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Hartford

Arkansas · 642 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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Hartford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,900. The poverty rate of 39.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
642
−17%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535837148449751990201020202024Hartford
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,095
+30%since 2000
from $10,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+42%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(603)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other10.2%(65)
Diversity Score25.9%(166)
Diversity Score
26
+293%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartford, Arkansas?

Hartford, Arkansas has about 642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartford, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hartford, Arkansas earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartford, Arkansas expensive?

In Hartford, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Hartford, Arkansas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hartford, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartford, Arkansas?

About 39.2% of people in Hartford, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartford, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartford, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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